Wednesday, May 02, 2007

hold it

First of all, I would like to thank you for all of my vanity love! It is truly one of my favorite corners of my home now. There is something about sitting to put on your makeup and jewelry that just makes life a little more fun! Some of you commented and e-mailed me about my jewelry holder. I really wanted to show you, so you can make one too. I purchased this from a lovely boutique that was going out of business. My dear friend Merrit owned it, and decided to close it in order to stay at home with her new baby. She is incredibly talented and creative. Merrit used this to display some of the jewelery that was for sale. I am so happy to have this little reminder of her beautiful boutique.

It is a frame, painted and distressed. Behind it is a piece of corrugated board, covered in white fabric, topped with a beautiful piece of lace. A piece of wire across two nails, to hold earrings, straight pins for hoops, and clear push pins to hold necklaces.

Believe me, my vanity will not always be neat and tidy, however, my jewelry always is thanks to this!

So, go comb your antique stores, flea markets and garage sales for a vanity to refinish, and find an old frame to make a jewelry holder. Guaranteed to be a good time for any girlie girl!

That is very clever. I think you are right about having a little space for putting on your makeup. It is kind of Victorian. I have my necklaces dangling from a chandier and I sit in the bathroom sink to apply makeup. Hmm, somehow not as glamorous.